This book worked pretty well with me. I'll have to re-read it before the second instalment comes out, because there are lots of interesting side characters and they are worth revisiting. The plot is engaging and the story absolutely delivers what it promises: a great entertainment, twists and turns, friendship and more. A perfect YA fantasy.

This was fine. I've been unwell which hasn't helped me to enjoy much but I think this was just one of those audiobooks that didn't grab me - there were quite a few characters to keep track of and I just struggled a bit to keep up with them all to the point that when we had the reveal I didn't really care because I'd barely paid attention to that character when they were mentioned previously.

4.5 stars

ALL THE HIDDEN MONSTERS is the first book in a YA paranormal murder mystery series about a world of warlocks, werewolves, ghosts, and more living underneath the human one.

Sage is determined to find out the truth, even if it means making a bad bargain with the paranormal police - and getting a grumpy partner in the deal. This is a murder mystery that escalates in severity with more bodies and a killer who taunts them. It's the more vicious side of paranormal, lots of literal fangs and teeth and dark pasts.

The relationship between Sage and Oren gives the book its heart, two characters with lots of guilt and heavy pasts who do not get on but slowly learn to trust and open themselves up. I loved watching them slowly, grudgingly begin to spill their secrets and heal because of it.

P, Sage's ghost of a housemate, was my favourite character though. She's smart and compassionate and takes no nonsense, standing up to the big scary Oren without a single thought. She's the loving bully of the group.

Both Sage and Oren get chapters in the book, though Sage has a lot more page time than Oren. I really liked this because Sage is the teenager, while Oren is a centuries old mage, and her storm of emotions helped this book stay in the YA category.

Kate Dobson narrates both perspectives. I whizzed through the audiobook, pulled in by the story and the narration. It was a lot of fun, I wanted to find out whodunnit, and I wanted to see where the relationship went.

I will be reading the next book!

My review will only appear bias since I wrote the book - but. have to leave a review so my NetGalley score doesn't go down.

But rating the audiobook objectively isn't hard - I have very strong opinions on narrators, and they make or break a book. I DNF more audiobooks than hard copies if the narrator isn't right.

Kate Dobson is all that I could have hoped for when I heard we were getting an audiobook - which isn't guaranteed as an author. I was very clear (and grateful to Bolinda for honouring my request) that I wanted an authentic Northern accented narrator as the story is set in Manchester, and Kate Dobson was perfect. Plus, her ability to switch up her accents, tones and inflections easily brings extra depth to my characters and makes the conversational exchanges very easy to follow, which is what worried me most before I heard the audiobook.

I loved listening to this audiobook as simply a listener for the first time. I cannot wait to hear what Kate does with book 2.

Congratulations to Kate and to Bolinda for the great production of this audiobook.

This is a superbly entertaining YA fantasy audio book. Police murder procedural - if the police are warlocks and the co-opted assistant is a werewolf. The characters are strong, yet have so much hurt in their very long and not so long respective lives. So many surprises to be discovered. Maybe in their search for a killer they can find some self-forgiveness for their own crimes. I really liked Sage’s witty conversations with Oren as the tension rises - tension in many guises. Thank you to Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for the audio ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

I loved this one and I’m ready for the next one! I listened to the audiobook basically nonstop beginning to end. I loved all the character details, so descriptive that they feel real. Very fun new series, highly recommend!

Thank you Netgalley, Amie Jordan and Belinda Audio for the audio Arc of All the Hidden Monsters
Narrated by Kate Dobson

This is my first book by Amie Jordan as I like a good mystery thriller mixed in with warewolves./ witches and warlocks. What is there not to love?! All the Hidden Monsters is a great paced mystery thriller surrounding Sage, who is trying to figure out what world she belongs in. One of her closed friends who was found dead, sparks off an investigation and Sage is determined to get to the bottom of who is killing werwolves. Working closely with Oren, a warlock, they delve into the darker side of who is killing.

I love the dynamics between Oren and sage and the characters are well fleshed out. The narrative is very well paced and I enjoyed listening to Kate Jordan as she kept the characters individual.

Thank you to net gallery for letting me review this book. The narrater of the book brings this book to life as the way they speak and do all the different character voices is so well done and so well executed I really liked this narrator. I really enjoyed reading this book as it was such a great book and the characters in this book are so well written and so well described I really liked the names of the characters as they were so unique. The storyline of this book was told so well and I liked how the author described everything in this book down to the last detail. To say this is a debut book it was fantastic to read and I will pick up more work by this author. The only bit that let me down was that I thought the ending was a bit rushed sadly as there was so much going off and it was so faced paced that I kinda got lost in the last 20 pages. I will definitely be reading the 2nd book in this series xxx

I can’t put my finger on what it was about this book that I loved so much but I will try my best to put it into words. I’m not usually a crime fiction kinda gal but throw in the fantasy element and I’m 100% here for it. We’ve got warlocks, werewolves, sphynxes, poltergeists, ghosts and more amongst the characters in this urban crime romance (not a phrase I thought I’d write) and Amie Jordan created a world for them beneath our world, which is a fascinating concept.

Oren is an unapproachable, powerful warlock working for what is, essentially, the magical police. Sage is a determined young werewolf trying to edge her way into a job in the police force, and she may finally have the opportunity. They make an unlikely pair but with murders to solve, it’s all hands on deck to piece together the clues and the trails of evidence and find out who the serial killer is and why they’re murdering people. This story has dark back stories, reluctant allies, cooking poltergeists and found family. There’s also a fair bit of gore, as you might expect. I couldn’t get enough of following Oren and Sage through this story, slowly discovering pieces of their past and watching their rocky acquaintance develop through the book as their investigation progresses. There’s the smallest hint of romance but it’s so delicious I can’t even fault being teased right to the end of the book. It brought me too much joy seeing Oren and Sage’s relationship slowly change and you better believe it has me desperate to get my hands on Jordan’s next book so we can see where the story takes us.

I had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook and it was beautifully narrated, with great voices for our main characters and for the dialogue from other characters.

I received a free copy of this book. All views are my own.

This book was not for me. I found it very difficult to get into the story and I didn't like the characters enough to really care about what they were doing. There were many clichés throughout and a lot of moments that made me cringe in embarrassment. However, I will admit that although I am a young adult, this book was aimed at teenagers and young adults, so I'm sure that there are many readers younger than I am who would like it.

Great start to a new series - excellent twists, loved the world building and sense of community/found family.
Sage and her family went camping on a full moon - sadly, Sage was the only one to survive - and turned to a werewolf as a result.
Now in her older teen years, Sage wants to be part of the arcane version of the police - but as a werewolf, she is denied entry. Until paired with the outcast, Oren. Together they investigate the death of Sage's friend, Lucy. With the suspicious deaths of other werewolves, Sage and Oren must uncover the truth.
I loved these characters - and cannot wait for their return!

Narrated by Kate Dobson
Presented by Bolinda Audio

Oh this was such a delight!

From start to finish, I was immersed in this one. The characters are fantastic, there's an intriguing mystery regarding murdered werewolves, and there's enough character stuff to get me invested without slowing down the action.

Sage is a Werewolf who wants to be a detective, Oren is a warlock detective who prefers to work alone. When a friend of Sage turns up dead, the two must work together to solve the case.

I just loved all of this. The premise was so original, and the characters so full of life (despite some of them being dead). The story flowed so neatly, and the narration really brought the characters a lot of warmth. There's a decent pace that keeps the story moving forward, while still making time for us to get to know everyone.

I really enjoyed the narration, too; I thought it was done well.

This was a unique urban fantasy and I'd love to read more set in this world.

With thanks to NetGalley for an audio ARC

Thank you to Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for sending me a free ALC in exchange for an honest review.

10/10 - Absolutely no notes. Perfection. I need more in this universe.

The way Jordan writes about the human domain versus the supernatural added a unique twist on the typical urban fantasy where we see humans live in a civilised manner while supernatural beings use candles and forsake all modern accommodations. The world created 'downside' is almost a mirror of the topside world, with their own pubs, markets, bands and media and there was something about these small details that really brought the story to life.

The mystery was engaging and kept the listener on their toes, with multiple twists and turns throughout. The character of Oren carries an air of mistrust throughout, tot he point where I was almost certain that he was the killer.

The narrator - Kate Dobson - did an incredible job of bringing each character to life and is perhaps the first narrator I've come across who didn't commit some sort of hate crime with her Scottish accent.

If you loved Being Human, this is the book for you.

A detective Warlock? Grumpy sunshine and enemies romance? It was all of my favourite everything’s in a book.

Sage was a great character and I so enjoyed the world this was set in. I’m all for werewolves, warlocks and the supernatural and add in a murder mystery element and you have a winner!

Sage, an eager investigator and Oren ‘I work alone’ Rinalis make for a great dynamic. He’s reluctant and she’s out to prove herself and there’s a lot on the line. Werewolves are being murdered and there’s a race against time to prevent anymore deaths. Surely they can put aside differences and work together?

I loved the trope and I was absolutely HOOKED. The audiobook immersed me like no other and the narration was super easy to get into. From the amazing characters, to a poltergeist housemate, there’s so much about this book to love and enjoy. I am fully signed up for whatever else this author writes now!

All the Hidden Monsters
Book 1 of All the Hidden Monsters
By Amie Jordan


Narrated by: Kate Dobson
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers | Sci Fi & Fantasy | Teens & YA
Format: audiobook 🎧
Publication date: 9th May 2024

🌟: 4/5

“A grisly murder. A detective warlock with a dangerous past. A girl out of her depth. Can they solve the case?
Sage is an ordinary girl and a werewolf, moving between worlds, desperate to make sense of her life.
When her supernatural friend, Lucy, is found murdered in the human domain, Sage is determined to be part of the investigation headed up by the attractive but arrogant warlock, Oren Rinallis.
Sage is neither magical nor immortal, but she knows right from wrong – and can scent a killer like no other . . .”

This is a fun YA murder mystery fantasy read. I liked the characters especially P!
They all work well together and have decent development. I particularly enjoyed the journey the characters took in accepting who they are and learning to be a little kinder to themselves.

The narration was really good and Kate
Dobson did a great job bringing Sage and Oren to life. The twists in the book I really did not see coming at all and the whole plot comes together well at the end of the book.

There’s a natural world building throughout the book that is really good you get information about the supernatural world in a way that’s easy to digest but informative. I think this way of doing it is great and makes a book easier to read. A great start to a series that can add on as it goes along.

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All the Hidden Monsters follows two supernatural creatures - a werewolf and a warlock - as they set out to solve a spree of werewolf murders. The enemies to lovers, forced proximity of the two main characters was totally swoon-worthy. Filled with moments of witty banter and moments of deep connect, getting to experience these characters journeys as they grow to love themselves for all their faults was so amazing. Having listened to this book on audiobook, I found it to be even more immersive - with distinct voices for every character and the narrators way of portraying emotion - I felt like I was part of the group of close knit friends that forms over the course of this book!

I loved this book, there was a whole world of fantacy but there wasn't tedious world building that you had to struggle through, it just got straight into it. The narrators voice fitted the characters, it was unique enough that I didn't mistake the characters for others in other books. I absolutely fell in love with the polterghost she has a heart of gold, probably one of the kindest most forgiving characters I've ever read about. I'd love to see a Novell based on her.

All the Hidden Monsters follows Sage, a seemingly ordinary girl who is also a werewolf just trying to find purpose in her life. When her supernatural friend Lucy is murdered in the human realm, Sage is determined to assist in the investigation, which is headed up by warlock Oren Rinallis. Despite lacking magical abilities or immortality, Sage relies on her keen sense of right and wrong and her unique ability to scent out a killer, even as tensions rise between her and Oren, risking their own lives in the process.

This supernatural murder mystery is dual perspective, with chapters for Sage and Oren. I listened to the audiobook of All The Hidden Monsters, and Kate Dobson narrated both characters' perspectives. I really enjoyed her narration - the range of accents and intonations to distinguish the characters was great, and she heightened the tension of the murder mystery while also conveying all the emotion from the plot's twists and turns. I loved that it was set in Manchester, England, which is right next to where I live, so I loved the accents and the casual British style to it. Overall, it was such a fun and easy-to-listen-to book and it really suited the audiobook format.

I really enjoyed this supernatural murder mystery. It wasn't easy to predict, and I'm not ashamed to admit that although I normally guess the murderer, I didn't figure out this one! That final 25% of the book was amazing. Another thing I really enjoyed is that we naturally got to find out more about the supernatural world as the plot progressed rather than having a big lore-dump at the start of the book. As the first book in a series, it did a great job of introducing us to this world and to the characters, while providing a really strong mystery. I think the sequels will be even better, building up the world further, and further evolving the characters' relationships now that the core group of characters is established.

This is a great introduction to a supernatural murder mystery series, with a plot as strong as the characters, and I would definitely recommend the audiobook format! I'll definitely be listening to the future books in this series!

Disclaimer: I received an ALC from NetGalley but this is my voluntary and honest review.